Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer

Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer

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Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer Long Term Project - On site
1st 2 months must work on site, then will be able to work remotely.Title: Sr. Mainframe Systems Programmer
Location: Remote (PT)
Duration: 12 plus months project
Compensation: $60 - $65/hr. W2
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the US
Qualified candidates may send a copy of their resume (Word Format) to Terence Sanchez POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Senior Systems Programmer for Legacy Systems, for maintenance and support of Z/OS systems, is responsible for planning and upgrading the systems on a County-established basis, verifying the health of all systems, and making necessary changes as required. This includes analyzing the issues reported by development teams making necessary recommendations; planning and designing systems architecture; working with customers to test applications post-upgrade; ensuring software is compatible with operating systems; upgrading hardware in a timely manner with minimum downtime windows; evaluating new application software technologies; and/or ensuring that relevant security products are patched on a regular basis. The Senior Systems Programmer for Legacy Systems, for development of operating systems, is responsible for analyzing systems requirements, risks and costs; evaluating, selecting, verifying and validating systems software environments; evaluating, selecting and installing compilers, assemblers and utilities; integrating hardware and software components within systems environments; monitoring and fine-tuning performance of systems environments; evaluating new systems engineering technologies and subsequent effects on operating environments; and/or ensuring that information security/information assurance policies, principles and practices are integral elements of operating environments.SKILLS REQUIRED

• We are strictly looking Z/OS systems programmer that have hands on experience with Z/OS installation.
• A Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer is responsible for leading and/or supporting the most complex IT infrastructure, modification, installation, testing, implementation, maintenance and enhancements of new or existing system software products.
• This classification must plan, install, configure, test, implement and manage core system software products in support of the Client s IT architecture and business needs.
• Special organizational or functional industry position titles for systems programmer include, but are not limited to, Z/OS System Administrator, MVS Systems Administrator, CICS/IMS/DB2/ADABAS Systems Programmer, and Z/OS Network and Storage Administrator.

The following technology skill sets are required to perform in this classification

• IBM: Z/OS,
• IMS,
• DB2,
• ADABAS,
• SMP/E,
• JCL,
• IMS DB/DC,
• CICS,
• ACF2,
• ASSEMBLER/ COBOL/ REXX,
• CONTROL-M,
• VTAM,
• TCPIP,
• NETVIEW,
• NATURAL/ SUPERNAT,
• ENTIREX,
• CA SPOOL,
• IMS & DB2 BMC Tools,
• HMC/HOD/IODF,
• VTS.

SKILLS PREFERRED

• Strong Z/OS installation skills with extensive hands on experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Z/OS Systems programming, with at least four (4) years of that experience in a lead role.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• This classification requires the possession of a bachelor s degree in an IT-related or engineering field.

OTHER:
MUST be able to pass a criminal background check before starting work.
1st 2 months must work on site, then will be able to work remotely.#IND-DEV